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Wireless issue

So I got Backtrack 4 up and running on an old Acer Aspire 5570z and I'm having some wireless issues. The laptop has a wireless switch on the front, and I can turn it on every once and awhile, but when it's off it's very difficult to turn on. I guess the spring is worn out so a lot of the times it doesn't take when I switch it. Is there a way around the switch?

Re: Wireless issue

Hah, yeah I'm not a complete moron. Once it's switched on, I leave it on. I take it to school and everything so once in awhile it gets turned off on accident. I never turn it off purposely.

Easy now. Now one is questioning (at least yet) your intelligence here. Again go back to my reply above, I mentioned trying to remove or repair the switch. If those fail or whatever then maybe you should put some tape on it in the on position. Otherwise I am afraid there is not much we can do for you.

Re: Wireless issue

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't feel comfortable enough to start taking apart my laptops though. Hopefully I can get it turned on and I suppose I will try taping it. Oh and I knew you weren't questioning my intelligence, I was just making a funny